Debenhams in Canterbury is a bit of a hotch-potch as it has to adapt to the old buildings that it…read moreoccupies. Hence you need to make sure you are in the right store for your needs. The main store has a good sized clothes and shoes section for women upstairs, with several franchises. Handbags and accessories are downstairs with menswear. The children's department, is in a separate building, behind the main store. This is where you can buy school uniform and trendier casual wear by Red Herring and John Rocha. The bathroom and soft furnishings department is across the road.

Debenhams in Canterbury is a bit of a labyrinth. the different departments are not only on…read moredifferent floors but spread over different locations in the high street. The quality of products in this store is mostly very good and if you can find the crypt restaurant (it's downstairs from mensware) I can highly recommend the breakfasts.

Baydis is an independent hardware and DIY shop trading in Herne Bay town centre. The first thing…read moremost of you will assume is that it will be more expensive than the nearby Homebase but that is simply not the case. The prices in Baydis are actually very reasonable and I have often found products to be cheaper in Baydis than in Homebase (paint rollers, satin paint, sandpaper etc). They are quite a small shop but stock a large selection of the little bits and bobs you need when completing any form of DIY. This is complimented by the fact that the shop assistants are very knowledgeable and will assist you when trying to find the right item. If you need a specialist paint or anything that is hard to find in Homebase or B&Q then the likelihood is Baydis will stock it. I am glad this shop is continuing to do well considering there is a Homebase just up the road. It has the feel of a proper DIY shop and has earned itself many regular customers. I strongly recommend you check your local traders before going to nationals.

This is a real old fashioned hardware store, with a vast range of products including screws and…read morenails, plumbing fittings (including hoses for washing machines), tools, storage boxes, seeds and plants, hanging baskets and everything else in between. Prices are reasonable and the staff are very friendly.

The Orange Tree stocks a massive range of cookware, the shop is rammed with such a variety of stuff…read moreits ideal both if you need a present for someone who enjoys cooking, or you're just looking for something for your own kitchen. The staff are also very helpful and will help you find what you're looking for.

looks like a very small shop from the front but goes back quite far. They stock a wide range of…read morecookware, some of the range is modern stuff. its quite expensive but the staff are very helpful and friendly

I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally make it to Margate! Only 1 1/2 hours by train…read morefrom St Pancras, there really is no excuse. As for most of the other reviewers the recently opened (well 2011) Turner Contemporary gallery was the main incentive. It's amazing what difference a bit of culture can make to a hitherto neglected and underrated seaside town. Just as the Jerwood did for Hastings, Turner Contemporary is a true highlight on a visit to Margate. The curators know what they are doing too and put on a family friendly show of "Animals & Us" this Summer that perfectly combines natural history with contemporary art. It's the perfect place to hide from the elements and unlike Dreamland, entry is free. The cafe is lovely, too. Probably not worth the trip in its own right but combined with a walk along the beach (seeing Antony Gormley's sculpture emerge from the sea during low tide is an absolute highlight - you also get a perfect view from the gallery), fish and chips in the harbour, a walk around the old town and a compulsory visit to Dreamland a visit to Turner Contemporary rounds up a perfect day out.

The Turner Contemporary was the main aim of our trip to this part of Kent. Originally we wanted to…read moresee the Tracey Emin exhibition here, but realising this had finished we decided to come anyway and see what the gallery had to offer! Opened in April 2011, as part of a project to regenerate the somewhat flagging town of Margate, it certainly has become a monolith on the harbour! Although many have criticised it's bleak appearance, I quite like its industrial, steel facade. It certainly stands out in an area which is fairly bleak in itself. The gallery is named after the noted landscape painter J.M.W.Turner who spent much time in this area in his youth. As well as showcasing various artists exhibitions, the space is also used for teaching, workshops, talks and performances which can only be beneficial for the people of Margate. The actually exhibition areas themselves are fairly small - I would have expected to be able to see far more here, although in some ways I like that fact that I'm not overwhelmed by the quantity of the work here as can be the case in some of the larger galleries. On this occasion there were exhibitions by Carl Andre, Rosa Barba and Turner himself. There was also an interactive piece of art by Brazilian artist Maria Nepomuceno which was great fun to wonder into and touch and play with the different textures. The gallery is free to enter although they do ask for a donation. Staff are friendly and helpful and there is a nice cafe in the foyer. The Turner Contemporary is a great addition to the area, although I would probably only return if there was an exhibition that I particularly wanted to visit.

Easy to get to off the High Street. Usually busy and a bit untidy but ok. Cheap clothes.read more

Friendly card shop with a few extras. Plenty of selection, including a few cheap / value cards…read more Staff friendly and well situated on the high street.

A large, 2 storey store in the newer Whitefriars area of Canterbury. The store is light and airy…read moreand well laid out. The rails are kept tidy and they always have a good range of sizes. Most of downstairs is dedicated to womens casual and occasion wear together with shoes and upstairs is a large mens wear, kids section and home wear department. You cannot go wrong with Next and this store does not disappoint - holding goods from their latest catalogue they are always right on trend and you know you can trust the quiality. The staff are friendly and helpful, even running to get an alternative size when you are in the changing rooms.

Next is my favourite shop in the whole world and I love thos one as it is huge and always has the…read morebiggest range around of womens clothing. Also has large mens range, kids range and large homeware department.

My favourite charity shop in town and all for a brilliant local cause…read more Best place for books as none of the novels are more than 50p each. The room out the back has loads of them. Everything is reasonably priced which means that stock turns over quickly and you see something new on every visit.